Turkey’s exports of soap operas are expected to exceed 600 million dollars by the end of this year, according to the head of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Chakib Odagic.
Speaking to reporters in the French city of Cannes, Odajic confirmed that about 100 Turkish series have been shown in at least 150 countries during the last period.
He pointed out that Turkey participates in the “International Communications Software Market” (MIPCOM) with dramas, action, romance and historical series, TV and entertainment shows.
He explained that the Turkish works were presented in the market to the international media.
The market, which extends from October 17-20 from Turkey, is attended by 20 companies under the umbrella of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, and 13 companies independently, according to the Anatolia News Agency.
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